Military DoD SkillBridge Internship - Maintenance Technician

GE Aerospace • Findlay Township, PA

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About The Position

The Military DoD SkillBridge program is an opportunity for Service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service. SkillBridge connects Service members with industry partners in real-world job experiences under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. Separating Service members can be granted up to 180 days of permissive duty to focus solely on training full-time with approved industry partners after unit commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) provides written authorization and approval. GE Aerospace as a SkillBridge partner offers real-world training and work experience in in-demand fields of work while having the opportunity to evaluate the Service member’s suitability for the work. Military DoD SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from GE Aerospace, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.
Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, GE delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry. Start your career on the right path. Join our results-oriented team at GE Aerospace today! GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
The Maintenance Technician will be required to follow procedures and document work, hold safety in the highest regard, be highly motivated, willing to learn & required to perform preventative/ corrective maintenance, in accordance with a total preventative maintenance (TPM) program, on various types of Commercial Jet Engine Test Cell equipment.
Whether we are manufacturing components for our engines, driving innovation in fuel and noise reduction, or unlocking new opportunities to grow and deliver more productivity, our GE Aerospace teams are dedicated and making a global impact. Join us and help move the aerospace industry forward.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Requirements

• Active Military personnel on their last 180 days of military service
• Associate’s degree in a technical field from an accredited school or institution OR High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 2 years of technical experience (including experience in industrial maintenance)
• Physical requirements: Regularly lift/push/pull up to [50] lbs, stand/walk for extended periods; climb ladders/stands; work at heights and in high‑noise environments; wear required PPE (hearing/eye protection, safety footwear, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
• Ability to perform in a self-directed team environment
• Ability and willingness to work weekend shifts when required
• Ability and willingness to work overtime when required
• Ability to interpret building drawings, electrical, and mechanical schematics
• Capable of working from procedures
• Experience in an industrial maintenance environment
• Strong Mechanical, Electrical, and Hydraulic Skills
• Instrumentation and PLC controls experience
• Experience with hoist systems and their controls
• Experience with maintenance of industrial electrical systems
• Experience with NFPA 70E
• Experience with operation of mobile equipment (forklift, telehandler, personnel lift)
• Computerized maintenance management experience (Ex. Maximo, Oracle, SAP)
• Strong troubleshooting experience

Responsibilities

• Preventative Maintenance Inspections
• Corrective Maintenance Repair
• Failure Analysis
• Operation of Specialized Equipment
• Setup, installation, calibration, documentation, and operation of analog and digital instrumentation, data acquisition, and processing systems
• Contributing to the investigation, correction and documentation of instrumentation or system malfunctions
• Actively participate in multi-skills development
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repairs
• Assist with safety and environmental inspections to maintain facility compliance

Benefits

• GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree